Dinosaurs

Do you know any kids who are fascinated by dinosaurs (and think that T-Rex rules)? We do! And we've gathered up a great collection of books, activities, apps, and websites for learning all about dinosaurs.

Try pairing fiction with nonfiction books and exploring different genres (like poetry and biographies) and formats (like graphic novels and audio books). You'll be creating your own "text sets" — collections of texts focused on a specific topic. Reading widely in this way helps children build background knowledge, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.

Meet the Author

Climbing inside the dinosaurs. Author and illustrator Brian Selznick (The Invention of Hugo Cabret) talks about how first-hand research at the Crystal Palace Park in London made his illustrations for The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins feel more authentic.

Watch & Learn

Finding the Right Book. The library is a vital resource for one mom whose son’s appetite for information — especially about dinosaurs — is growing as quickly as his shoe size. (From Reading for Meaning, part of our PBS Launching Young Readers series.)